"Year of the Mouse" Comes to the Disneyland Resort

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"Year of the Mouse" Comes to
the Disneyland Resort

(January 29, 2008) For the
first time in 10 years, the Disneyland Resort is commemorating the Lunar New
Year The Year of the Mouse. In honor of this special occasion, a special photo
location will be available on Main Street, U.S.A. from February 5 29 where
Mickey and Minnie will be on hand wearing Asian attire. Also available will be
signage in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean featuring highlights of the
Lunar New Year.
In addition, Mickey Mouse will appear in the 2008 Golden Dragon Parade on
February 9 in Los Angeles Chinatown. The annual event draws more than 110,000
spectators and has become a community favorite over the past 20 years.

"Marking the year is especially meaningful as the Year of the Mouse occurs only
once every 12 years," said Xiomara Wiley, Vice President, Disneyland Resort
Marketing and Multicultural Marketing. "We are excited to pay tribute to this
momentous occasion with Mickey and Minnie and Disneyland Resort Guests from
around the world."

Hong Kong Disneyland will commemorate the Lunar New Year in a grand fashion by
combining the best Chinese New Year traditions with Disney's unique style of
entertainment, dcor and food offerings.